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Welcome to Winstead's Steakburger

Located in Kansas City, Winstead's Steakburger is a classic diner offering top-notch burgers and ice cream at great prices. Despite the aging interior, the friendly service and delicious food make it a nostalgic go-to spot. Known for their smashburgers, crispy onion rings, and signature limeade, Winstead's has maintained its reputation for over 80 years. Customers rave about the quality of the steakburgers and the customizable toppings options. Whether you're craving a classic burger or a satisfying breakfast sandwich, Winstead's is a must-visit destination for a taste of traditional American diner fare.

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Welcome to Winstead's Steakburger, where classic diner vibes meet mouthwatering burgers and delicious desserts. Located in Kansas City, MO, this iconic spot has been serving up nostalgia and tasty bites for over 80 years. From juicy smashburgers to crispy onion rings and creamy malts, Winstead's has something to satisfy every craving.

Customers rave about the friendly environment, quick service, and customizable toppings options. The menu boasts a variety of options, including vegetarian choices, making it a great destination for groups, families, and even late-night cravings.

Despite some aging decor, Winstead's charm and affordability keep patrons coming back for more. The legendary Steakburger, along with their famous limeade with a scoop of lime sherbet, is a must-try according to loyal fans.

So if you're in the mood for a classic, no-frills dining experience with fantastic food, be sure to visit Winstead's Steakburger for a taste of nostalgia and a satisfying meal.

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Allie L.
Allie L.

My all time favorite burgers and ice cream! Such good prices, love the classic vibe in there. I dream of their chocolate frostier and cherry lime aid.

Jamie L.
Jamie L.

I had the ham,egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on an English muffin with no butter. So yummy. And what a deal! This is a no frills diner stocked full of locals. Good cheap food.

Caroline E.
Caroline E.

We came here later before 9 pm so it was not busy but the waitress was very nice and attentive coming back to check on us or our drinks. The design inside feels like a classic diner still even if it is an older building/ older furniture. The cherry limeade was so good, tart and sweet and both burgers had enough toppings and sauce on. Everything came out fast and overall it was a fun experience to go to a more classic diner like this.

Sofie Y.
Sofie Y.

I really enjoyed this place. Great simple smash burgers that were satisfying. Onion rings were crispy and delicious. Malts were a great texture, obviously made with real ice cream. Really cute classic diner. Servers were friendly. Wish this place was closer to me!!

Matt H.
Matt H.

Great burgers, friendly environment. 10 minute turnaround on order to plate. Highly recommended already and i back that opinion

Adam S.
Adam S.

Winstead's, once a staple of KC, has been aging quite a bit of late, but in my opinion, it's still got it! First, I have to be real here because it's quite noticeable.. the Plaza Winstead's is in need of some love and TLC. It's a bit of a fixer upper, and by that I mean ripped booths, dirty carpet, a once-fun jukebox that is broken down, and bathrooms where it's best just to hold it til you get home. That being said, the combo of nostalgia + price + kid friendly makes this still a fun, annual go-to for us. The servers are always friendly here, and the smashburgers and onion rings are delicious. Of course, you have to get a shake/malt/skyscraper of some kind as well. Hopefully they can revive some of the glory days of this iconic spot, and if not, we'll still find ourselves here on occasion, taking in the Plaza lights and having some fun family time like we used to with our grandparents back in the day.

Rachel P.
Rachel P.

We had a great visit with our family - while the interior could use a renovation, it's all part of the charm. The burgers were great - love the custom toppings options. The 50/50 with tots and onion rings were excellent, not greasy at all. What tipped this from a 4 to 5-star review was our server, Nicole. She was friendly, efficient, and patient with our group of 6.

Jim K.
Jim K.

Legendary Kansas City drive-in next to the beautiful Plaza. I have vivid memories over the decades, coming here as a child, and later, doing eating contests of their giant Skyscraper shake. Famous New York writer, Calvin Trillin, called the Winsteads Steakburger the best in the country. My wife had a single steak burger with cheese while I opted for the triple steak burger without cheese, including grilled onions. We split an order of 50-50, onion, rings, and tots. The tots and rings were cooked quite nicely and were very crispy. The best limeade I have ever had is here at Winsteds. They put a little scoop of lime sherbet in the drink, and it really makes a difference! Their shakes are exceptional, as is their special drink, the Frosty. If you aren't in the mood for a burger, try the fried egg sandwich or their grilled cheese. The taste of their steakburgers, and the quality of meat they use is what makes Winsteads stand out above others. Eighty-plus years and they are still going!